user-research

Guide user research methodologies including interviews, surveys, and usability testing.

1|Updated Jan 6, 2026
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Skill: user-research
Source: https://github.com/hyukudan/ai-skills/tree/main/examples/skills/user-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hyukudan/ai-skills --skill user-research-hyukudan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides comprehensive guidance on conducting effective user research, enabling you to gather crucial insights for product development.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Methodologies: Covers interviews, usability testing, surveys, personas, and journey mapping.
  • Best Practices: Offers detailed advice on planning, execution, and analysis for each method.
  • Use Case: A product manager needs to understand user pain points before designing a new feature. They can use this Skill to learn how to conduct user interviews and synthesize the findings into actionable requirements.

Quick Start

Learn how to conduct user interviews by following the guide in this skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about user-research

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I plan and conduct user interviews for product research?

Effective user interviews require structured planning, execution, and analysis to gather actionable insights. This guide details best practices for preparing questions, moderating sessions, and synthesizing findings into product requirements.

What is the best way to create user personas and journey maps?

Creating user personas and journey maps involves synthesizing research data into representative profiles and visual workflows. This skill provides templates and methodologies to map user experiences and identify pain points accurately.

How does usability testing work in UX research?

Usability testing evaluates a product by observing users interacting with it to identify friction points. This skill outlines how to plan test scenarios, execute sessions, and analyze results to improve overall user experience.

Can I use this guide to translate research findings into product requirements?

Yes, this guide helps translate research findings into product requirements. It supports product managers in synthesizing raw user data and pain points into actionable insights for feature development.

What user research methodologies are covered for gathering actionable insights?

Methodologies covered include interviews, surveys, usability testing, personas, and journey mapping. Each method includes detailed advice on planning, execution, and analysis to ensure actionable product insights.

When should I use surveys instead of user interviews?

Surveys gather broad quantitative data from many users, while interviews provide deep qualitative insights. This guide helps determine the appropriate methodology based on your research goals and needed depth of analysis.